NAPROXEN SODIUM vs VOLTAREN ARTHRITIS PAIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	NAPROXEN SODIUM	VOLTAREN ARTHRITIS PAIN
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.06 /mL	$0.36 /mL
Type	OTC	OTC
Active ingredient	NAPROXEN SODIUM	DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Manufacturer	Hetero Labs Ltd V	Haleon US Holdings
Dosage forms	Capsule, Tablet, Tablet, extended release	Topical, Kit
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 12 to 17 hours	about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

naproxen sodium voltaren arthritis pain

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.06 /mL

$0.36 /mL

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

NAPROXEN SODIUM

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Manufacturer

Hetero Labs Ltd V

Haleon US Holdings

Dosage forms

Capsule, Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Topical, Kit

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 12 to 17 hours

about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Naproxen Sodium or Voltaren Arthritis Pain?

Naproxen Sodium costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.06 vs $0.36 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Naproxen Sodium and Voltaren Arthritis Pain?

Naproxen Sodium contains Naproxen Sodium, while Voltaren Arthritis Pain contains Diclofenac Sodium — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.